Both men - known to the police - were in wheelchairs as they were arrested.

The first man was arrested on suspicion of supplying Class A drugs from his flat and the second - who had lost one leg - was arrested on suspicion of theft.

Operation Plum police raids in Stockton

Operation Plum police raids in Stockton

Headed by Neighbouring Inspector Tony Cross and Sergeant Ian Brown, the arrests were part of Operation Plum aimed at targeting crime and anti-social behaviour in Stockton.

The fire brigade, Stockton Council’s Trading Standards and landlord liaison officers were also involved in the day of action as part of a multi-agency operation.

Neighbouring Inspector Tony Cross

Cleveland Fire Service were on the street to check the safety of landlord-owned homes.

Trading standards officers also raided convenience store Berushka, on Hartington Road where a large quantity of allegedly counterfeit tobacco was seized.

Trading standards officers also raided convenience store Berushka

Insp Cross, said: “(The operation) has multi-handed involvement from the police, fire service, trading standards and the local authority.

“We want to tackle and crack down on antisocial behaviour and drug misuse in the area.

“We want to ensure we are providing support in the community by sending out the right message.

“Officers have been tasked with gaining community intelligence and letting them know that we are there to listen to their concerns.”

Operation Plum police raids in Stockton

Operation Plum police raids in Stockton

He added: “We are also making sure that the houses on the street are being run safely by landlords.

“There is high unemployment around the area and we want to confirm that residents are getting some quality of life.”

Fire safety checks can be arranged through Cleveland Fire Brigade, which will come out to an address and carry out a survey.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “A small quantity of suspected drugs were recovered from one of the properties on Hartington Road and a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing class A drugs.

“A 35-year-old man was arrested from the other property on suspicion of theft.”

Fire safety checks can be arranged through Cleveland Fire Brigade, which will come out to an address and carry out a survey.

If you are suffering from anti-social behaviour or are concerned about drug dealing in your area you can report it to police on 101.